Table-desk.



No. 888,722. PATENTED MAY 26,- 1908. W. C. MILES.

TABLE DESK.

APPLICATION FILED AUG. 15, 1905.

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No. 888,722. j PATENTED MAY 28, 1908. W. c. MILES. TABLE DESK. APPLICATION FILED AUG. 15, 1905.

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TABLE-DESK.

T o all whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, iuris C. Muss, a citizen of the United States, residing at Jersey City, in the county of Hudson and State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Table-Desks; and l do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1, represents the article with the invention embodied, constructed for children, and in the position of a desk, the underside of the table top being employed as a black-board and raised to an upright position. Fig. 2, is a sectional view representing the desk'lowered within the frame, the

table being in position for use, the dotted lines illustrating` the article as the same would appear if it were to assume the form of a desk, the table top used as an auxiliary and divided, one portion moved to the right the other to the left. 3, represents a sectional view of the article in desk form with the table top undivided and movable. Fig. 4, represents the article constructed for an adult, the desk in position for use, and the table top divided in two parts and then hinged together, so that a portion only of the top can be thrown to the one side and the underside of the same employed in connection with the desk. Fig 4 is a sectional view of the above article being in the position of a table with the desk lowered. Fig. 5 is a sectional view of the article showing a method that may be employed, by which the table top may be made movable. Fig. 6 is a sectional view illustrating a method sometimes employed to hold the desk in a vertical position.

The object of the present invention is not only to provide an article of furniture that can be employed as a flat top table or stand,

and by simple manipulation be converted` into a desk, but also' to provide an article of furniture of which the stand or table top may be employed in connection with the desk if desirable, or as an auxiliary thereto, when the same is raised to a vertical position. To accomplish this applicant hinges the desk to the frame independent of the table or stand top, utilizing the said top (in connection with the desk) for divers purposes.

Taking in consideration that it is possible for the table or stand top to be connected to Specicatonof Letters Patent.

Application filed August 15, 1905.

Patented May 26, 1908.

Serial No. 274,296.

the structure in various ways and forms, ap-

plicant does not confine himself to any one way or form of attaching the top so long as the same is movable.

In the drawings, A represents a desk connected or hinged to a table or stand frame, or an equivalent so that when not in use it may be turned down and housed by the frame, the same mayT be connected thereto as may be preferred, also it is not essential that the desk be hinged to the frame direct, as a cross piece may be employed to strengthen the structure, practically becoming a part of the lframeto which the' desk may be hinged, also the desk may be constructed in any preferred form or shape, for an adult or child, and hinged to face the user in the manner shown or otherwise.

A1 is a closure or lid to the desk, and the same may be connected thereto by hinges or otherwise as may be preferred.

B is a table or stand top, and the same may be in one or more sections or parts, as may be preferred, and arranged to be moved so as to permit the desk to be raised vertically.

Attention is called to the drawings. Fig. l shows the top in two parts arranged to be moved, one part to the right, the other to the left, as indicated by dotted lines, while in Fig. 3 the top remains undivided, and arranged to be moved to one side of the table as a whole, and in Figs. 4 and 4a the top is divided and hinged together in this wise, a portion is fastened permanently to the frame, while the other portion is hinged, and arranged to be swung to one side, and the underside of top employed as an auxiliary C is a table frame or it may be the frame of a stand or like article of furniture, and the same may be constructed in the form shown or otherwise, possibly the frame may extend to the floor if preferred superseding the legs usually employed.

C1 are legs sometimes employed as a support to the structure, any other support may be employed.

C2 is an extra piece connected to the frame, or it may be termed a portion of the frame employed to strengthen the structure to 4which the desk can conveniently be hinged,

the said desk may be connected to the structure transversely or longitudinally as may be preferred, c represents a slated or blackboard surface when the article is manufactured for children otherwise it may have a polished surface, or of cloth, or possibly a checkeredsurface may be added for the playing of games.

b represents the compartments and drawers usually employed in a desk.

c are the supports employed to' hold the desk in a vertical position. As there are many ways and means known and in use whereby the desk may be held vertically applicant does not confine himself to the means resorted to in Figs. 4 and 6.

cl are pockets or compartments sometimes placed within the frame, and they may be arranged or located as may be preferred.

e are hinges sometimes employed to connect the sections of a divided table top. f

are also hinges sometimes used to connect the desk to the table.

g are lingers connected to the underside of the table top and sometimes employed to fasten the top to the frame,` and are adapted to run or slide in the grooves shown.

There are many ways known and in use by which the table top may be movably con nected to the table, therefore applicant does not confine himself to any one device, so long as the arrangement permits the top to be removed sul'licient to make way for the desk to be raised vertically.

Having now described my invention what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

l. In combination with an article .of furniture having a box-like frame and a movable top, a desk with the usual compartments, drawers and closure, said desk being hinged to said frame at its rear lower edge, so that it may be turned face down to lie housed by the frame, and means to hold the desk in a vertical position, substantially as described. 2.` In combination with an article of furniture having a box-like frame, a desk with the usual compartments and drawers, a lid hinged at the front lower edge of the desk7 a top divided in two parts, one part fixed to the said frame the other part hinged thereto, said desk being hinged at its rear lower edge so that it may be turned down to lie housed by the frame, and means to hold the desk in a vertical position, substantially as described.

3. In combination with an article of furniture having a box-like frame, a desk with the usual compartments and drawers, a lid hinged at the front lower edge of the desk, said desk being hinged at the rear lower edge to said frame, so that it may be turned down to lie housed by the frame, and means to `hold the desk in a vertical position, as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

WILLIS C. MILES.

Witnesses:

C. C. SLINGERLAND, ELMER VANDERMARK. 

